What happens when you try to fix the past and end up threatening your future?

Scott is struggling. Grieving the loss of his brother, carrying the weight of his father’s expectations, and getting his ass kicked in the rink, he’s in a downward spiral. He needs a solution and fast, but when his steroid use is exposed, he’s close to losing his place at Owatonna and more importantly, on the Eagles Hockey team. Thrown out of his house, with nowhere to go and no future in sight, he only has one choice; agree to mandatory counseling, random drug tests, and get his act together. Only then will he have a chance at normal. Meeting Hayne, a senior connected to the world through his art, is a shock to the system. Moving in with him is his only option, but falling for the shy artist leaves Scott in an impossible situation, and one he can’t escape.

Hayne has always been that quiet, creative kid who sat in the back of class drawing instead of listening to the teacher. A talented artist, the shy and sensitive young man is struggling with the loss of his childhood friend. Seeing his sadness reflected in his usually colorful paintings, he decides to attend grief counseling and meets Scott, a lost soul in desperate need of light and color in his life. Taking in a homeless hockey player certainly was never part of his carefully orchestrated ten-year plan. But now that Scott is in his life, he’s discovering the joy of this man’s loving smile and tender touch is one of the most beautiful palettes on earth.

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I didn't think I'd like 'Scott' because Scott was such an awful person in 'Ryker' but once again RJ and VL have proved me wrong.'Scott' is a story about grief and forgiveness and art and beauty and I really really loved it.

I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.

College hockey player Scott’s self-destructive behaviour has world is imploding. He loses the plot on the ice, punches his best made, confesses to his coach that he is on steroids. Hayne is an artist and an art major. He has a lovely, giving soul and he is full of emotion and generosity. As a reader that knows nothing about art, seeing Hayne’s passion and enthusiasm for painting was exciting. I’d never read a character like Hayne before, he is enchanting.

At first glance Scott isn’t the most likely hero with his life all upside down but Hayne see Scott in a different light. It wasn’t long before I was seeing Scott in a different light too, I wanted to take care of him. This is a romance about two young men who are very different but fit together perfectly. Their romance is beautiful and I loved seeing them look after each other and at time in their lives when everything around them was changing.

This story is a good example of why I am so enamoured with m/m hockey romances. It is simply lovely.

Scott is on a downward spiral, unable to grieve properly for his brother, and little support from home. He has meltdown during a game and placed on suspension, kicked out of home. At a counselling session he meets Hayne, a beautiful, shy artist who offers him a place to stay. It's a journey of introspection and self discovery, of learning to grieve. Beautifully written, Hayne and Scott did not come about their HEA easily. Looking forward to more.

Welcome back to Owatonna! We met Scott in Ryker's book and now get to know what is behind the troubled guy. Hayne is an art student and the total, complete opposite to Scott. But with one thing in common - loss of a loved one. Come on this ride and lose yourself in RJ Scott and VL Locey's amazing way with words. I felt every emotion, saw every picture clear as day within their words and absolutely fell in love with Scott and Hayne.

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One of my favourite tropes is redeeming characters. You know the ones who are not perfect and screw up all the time. Meet Scott... The story involves true friendship and finding himself. With a little help from a cute artist along the way. Scott is on a mission to put right all that has gone wrong. The story has plot and off the page chemistry between the two characters. These authors can write a cracking story. I practically inhaled the whole book in one sitting. I would highly recommend this series.

I have been looking forward to reading this ever since I heard it was in the works!Meeting Ryker's teammate Scott fully and getting to know his story can sure change an impression. To see all he went through and continues to go through just made me want to go all "Momma Bear" on his behalf.Then getting to meet the wonderfully talented and amazing all around, Hayne. Even though he has a wonderful mom and Mimi, I felt the Momma Bear come out for him as well.Watching as these two figured things out, dealt with the nastiness they sometimes came across and seeing they had each other's backs , just made me love them even more.Did they have issues to get over. Of course! Did they have to have friends or family get them to see things they couldn't see clearly? Yes!Did I love everyone in this book? Pffft! NO!Was I happy for all the changes that happened and did I , at one point say out loud "Omg I loved seeing that!" ? Yes I did. I am not going to give all of it away . However ,for different parts of this book, have tissue ready, a fan blowing on you and /or be prepared to enjoy a little pay back . Just sayin'!As always Ms. Scott and Ms. Locey took me on an amazing ride. Emotions flying all over the place.We get to meet other players on Scott and Rykers team, catch up with Jacob and...well I won't ruin the surprise. All I will say is at one point, I yelled "Yes!Yes! Yes!". I was VERY excited .So do yourself a huge favor and get this book!!I am so looking forward to the next book starring Ben!

The authors bring two "seemingly-unrelated" characters from their points of sadness and loss into an unbelievably beautiful union with each other and their friends and families, that I was left crying with joy and deep appreciation with how the two are able to share their love of each other with all those who matter to them both.

Scott lost his brother. With a downward dive into alcohol and steroids he also lost hockey and his family. Nowhere to live, just getting by, he meets Hayne.

Hayne is sensitive young man also trying to get over losing his best friend. His art has suffered such darkness and his creative inspiration has fled. These two young men come together trying to make sense of crushing loss. Maybe together they can heal.

Kind of a different story set in the hockey world. This book places the emphasis on healing instead of hockey. Told with vivid colors reflecting Hayne’s moods and even though Scott wasn’t the painter, his moods were also reflected in the colors on the canvas.

I liked that the authors used the art as a backdrop to the story. Hockey players (from the Railers) made a short appearance, keeping the two series’ tied together. I enjoyed the book.

Nobody writes hockey like these two women. Even when hockey isn't the focus of the story. There is gried and pain and healing and laughter and love and growth music and art all over this book and it's wonderful.

This is book 2 of a spin-off series and although it stands well on its own, if you're a completist like me you'll want to minimally start with the first Owatonna U book. Although really, starting way back at the beginning with the first Harrisburg Railers book is the way I'd go. But definitely read this one.

This book is a bit different from Ruler and a lot different from the Harrisburg Railers series, but it is still an amazing story. Scott breaks my heart and puts it back together; Hayne suits him perfectly. There's a brief appearance by Ten and Jared. Ryker and Jacob play supporting roles. Yet this story belongs fully to Scott and Hayne. I highly recommend it!

Scott and Hayne had a wonderful story to tell. I fell in love with Hayne's lovely soul. Scott on the other hand was not as lovable in the beginning but the authors brought this character around where in the end I had come to love him too. I can't wait for Ben's story and to see how Ryker and Scott's senior year goes.

LOVED this book. Two young men, torn apart inside by the grief of loved ones who've died. That they find each & learn how to heal & fall in love. It's just a wonderful book. The main characters are believable & their romance is so damn endearing. It's also nice to see characters from past books showing up.

I loved the journey of love that Scott and Hayne were put on in their story. The trauma of Scott's past threatening to take over his future & how he took the steps to get better for himself, Hayne and his parents was wonderful. I also loved that Hayne was also allowed to grow and develop in his journey to see how strong, capable and true to himself that he could be in his life, along with Scott.

i loved this book 1 because it's pretty realistic 2 great plot i love the way it's written. this book is amazing it's written soo beautifully that sometimes i feel like I'm in the story. I've read this book a few times and every time i read it i was crying and not like 1 tear i was crying crying this book made me so emotional ( in a good way) and most books don't make me that emotional (only this other has been able to fo that) it was having an i opening adventure!!! i would totely recommend this book!!!!! 100%

Scott and Hayne are so good for each other. I found myself so invested in these young men, their stories, their heartache, and their was so slow and sweet, how they understood each other. Simply amazing story and I'm so ready to read again.

What a beautiful story of two young men dealing with their own grief and how they try to cope. Through their friendship and ultimately love, Hayne and Scott learn to be each other’s “winter knight” and accept that life is but a rollercoaster of emotions.